Our CTO (Luke Cole) previously worked for Hemisphere GPS (orginally called BEELINE, and now bought out by AgJunction) as a "Robotics Engineer" implementing auto-guidance solutions for various quadbikes and agriculture tractors that was used by 100's of vehicles around the world.
For 10 years, starting as a teenager in 1998 - Luke Cole has also worked for leading research institutes and companies such as NICTA (now called CSIRO Data61), CSIRO, Seeing Machines and ANU Robotics System Lab (lead by Alex Zelinsky, who received a rare prestigious AO award in 2017 and was Defence Scientist of Australia from 2012 for 6 years). Luke's work included various autonomous mobile robot projects, involving computer vision, and even a self-driving car early 2000's. Back then OpenCV and ROS didn't exist, so we did a "roll-your-own" called VisLib and DROS comprised of 364,578 lines of code.
Lance Cole has also worked at NICTA and has a background of various hardware development, such as working for a contract company to the US millary (EOS), building the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS).
We have a combined 50 years of extensive experience with Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV's). Including cars, tractors, quadbikes and other custom ground-based vehicles.
COLETEK's team all has a background in vehicle automation, which have built a wide range of skills and technologies such as:
- Autonomous Mobile Robots
- Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping (SLAM)
- Path Planning, Goal Recognition
- Collision Avoidance
- Pattern Recognition
- Object Recognition
- Object Tracking
- Genetic Algorithms
- Neural Networks
- Evolutionary Robotics
- Probabilistic Robotics
- Machine Learning
- Deep Learning
- Optical Flow, Point Clouds
- Stereo Active Vision, Panoramic Cameras, Fisheye Lens/Camera, Log-polar Camera, Time of Flight Cameras, Camera Array
- 3D Reconstruction
- Manipulator, Biped and/or Quadped locomotion
- Sensor Fusion: GPS, LIDAR, IR, Ultrasonic, Vision
- PID Controllers, Cascade Control Loops, Fuzzy Logic
- Bayesian Filters, Particle Filters, Kalman Filters, Monte Carlo Methods
These technologies can be used for various applications such as:
- Production Line Object Recognition
- Production Line Automation
- Licence Plate Recognition
- Asset Tracking
- Kid Tracking
- Pedestrian Tracking
- Face Recognition
- Load Haul Dump Automation
- Agriculture Automation
- Robot Lawn Mower
- Forklift Automation
- Floor Cleaning Robot
- Home Land Security Robots
Some of our Robotics Development Experience
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Supporting Cargo, Central Tablelands, and New South Wales: COLETEK's Commitment to Your Region
Cargo, a thriving town in the heart of the Central Tablelands, is where industry meets innovation, and community spirit knows no bounds. As a local business owner or operator, you understand the importance of having a reliable partner that understands your unique needs and challenges. At COLETEK, we're proud to be an Australian company with a strong presence in Cargo and the surrounding areas, dedicated to supporting your business vision.
With our national reach and extensive experience serving clients across various industries, you can trust that our team will bring a deep understanding of local conditions and a solutions-focused approach to your specific needs. We've earned a reputation for being a trusted advisor, always looking for ways to drive growth, improve operations, and enhance competitiveness. Our commitment is to help businesses like yours thrive in the rich mining, agriculture, and tourism landscape of the Central Tablelands.
At COLETEK, we're not just a company – we're a team deeply rooted in local culture and community values. We take pride in being part of the fabric that makes Cargo such an attractive place to live and work. Our presence is marked by a shared passion for innovation, customer service excellence, and building lasting relationships with our neighbours.
As you navigate the challenges of doing business in this dynamic region, rest assured that COLETEK will be there to support your needs. From supply chain management to logistics, and from risk mitigation to compliance solutions, we'll work closely with you to understand your goals and develop tailored strategies that drive results. With our comprehensive expertise and national capabilities, you can trust us to help you succeed in Cargo, the Central Tablelands, or anywhere else across New South Wales.
So why look elsewhere when COLETEK has been serving this region for so long? We're committed to putting your needs first, always looking ahead to anticipate and address potential challenges. By partnering with us, you'll gain access to a trusted advisor that understands the unique demands of doing business in Cargo and beyond.
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